#556217 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #556217 is composed of 33.3% red, 38.4% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 13.3% cyan, 0% magenta, 76.5% yellow and 61.6% black. It has a hue angle of 70.4 degrees, a saturation of 62% and a lightness of 23.7%. #556217 color hex could be obtained by blending #aac42e with #000000. Closest websafe color is: #666600.

    • R 33
    • G 38
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 13
    • M 0
    • Y 77
    • K 62
    CMYK color chart

#556217 color description : Very dark yellow [Olive tone].

#556217 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #556217 has RGB values of R:85, G:98, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0.13, M:0, Y:0.77, K:0.62. Its decimal value is 5595671.

Hex triplet 556217 #556217
RGB Decimal 85, 98, 23 rgb(85,98,23)
RGB Percent 33.3, 38.4, 9 rgb(33.3%,38.4%,9%)
CMYK 13, 0, 77, 62
HSL 70.4°, 62, 23.7 hsl(70.4,62%,23.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 70.4°, 76.5, 38.4
Web Safe 666600 #666600
CIE-LAB 39.119, -16.036, 38.603
XYZ 8.269, 10.729, 2.446
xyY 0.386, 0.5, 10.729
CIE-LCH 39.119, 41.801, 112.558
CIE-LUV 39.119, -5.332, 39.984
Hunter-Lab 32.754, -12.259, 18.501
Binary 01010101, 01100010, 00010111

Color Schemes with #556217

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Alternatives to #556217

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#556217 Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #556217

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #020301 is the darkest color, while #fafcf2 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #556217

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #3d3d3c is the less saturated color, while #617504 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #556217 is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #565656 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #565849 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #706421 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7c5f27 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #66636a Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #66631d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6e6021 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #5f624c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population